Want to end poverty? Start by putting politicians on the dole — Green Left Weekly

Peter HehirIssue 1193August 19, 2018povertyAustraliaFor those politicians who believe life on the dole — or on any pension — is a holiday, it would indeed be a savage wakeup call.Here’s a novel idea: Instead of politicians voting themselves another pay rise, how about we give them a pay cut? A real pay cut. We ask them…